§ 6. Mr. Boothbyasked the Under secretary of State for Air whether he will give details of the composition of Bomber Command and Fighter Command, respectively, including the number of squadrons, and the types of aircraft.
§ Mr. StracheyI regret that it is not in the public interest to give this information.
§ Mr. BoothbyCan the hon. Gentleman say what justification there is for withholding this information from the House of Commons in times of peace?
§ Mr. StracheyI must refer the hon. Member to the Prime Minister's reply to the Leader of the Opposition on an earlier occasion.